Sierra Leone sits on West Africa’s Atlantic coast, where coastal plains and inland highlands shape travel, trade and community ties with its neighbors.
There are 2 countries that border Sierra Leone — Guinea, Liberia. For each entry you’ll find below the Flag, Border direction and Border length (km); you’ll find the organized details below.
Countries that Border Sierra Leone
| Country | Flag | Border direction | Border length (km) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guinea | 🇬🇳 | north and east | 652 |
| Liberia | 🇱🇷 | south and southeast | 306 |
Descriptions
Guinea
Guinea lies to Sierra Leone’s north and east, sharing roughly 652 km of rugged border across forest and highlands. Several official crossings support trade and family ties; the boundary reflects colonial-era agreements and shared ethnic groups along the frontier.
Liberia
Liberia borders Sierra Leone to the south and southeast for about 306 km, with crossings such as Bo Waterside facilitating trade and refugee movements during past conflicts. The border follows rivers in places and connects similarly forested regions with historical ties through the Mano River basin.
